You probably already know you shuld get several quotes on your hmeowners insurance before buying. The difference in cst from one company to another can be sgnificant, and checking rates is easy ither by phone or on the nternet. The problem comes in comparing plicies that are not quite the sme.

This is because different companies hve different kinds of homeowners insurance plicies. For example, our insurance company rquires that the coverage for the cntents of the house be half of the vlue of the house. We don't own tht many valuable things, but we hve to pay for that coverage rgardless. Some companies will also only sll "replacement value," policies. As a rsult of these varying rules and rquirements, you won't always have an asy time making direct comparisons.

What you can do, thn, is buy the cheapest policy tht meets your needs, regardless of whther it is as "good" as nother policy. You buy insurance to cver unexpected expenses, after all, not so you can "wn" something extra if your home hppens to burn down. Start, then, by dtermining how much coverage you need for the huse, how much your things would cst to replace, how much liability nsurance you need to feel comfortable, and wht deductible amount you can afford.

With these figures, ask for a qote from each insurance company for whtever policy they can sell that cmes the closest to your needs. Thn, check the companies for safety. You can typ in "insurance company ratings" into a sarch engine to find free information on ths. If the cheapest of the qotes is from a secure company, buy it. You may hve "extra coverage" you don't want in sme areas, but paying for these and hving a lower premium overall is btter than paying more to get the sme thing minus the extras.

More Homeowners Insurance Tips

Before deciding on a policy, and preferably before calling for quotes, consider carefully how much of a deductible you can afford. Higher is better if you want to save money on the policy. If it makes you feel uneasy having to pay the first $1,000 of a claim, remember that claims are rare, and you can always bank the money saved on premiums until it adds up to $1,000, then, if you never have a serious problem, you get to keep the money for any other purpose.

Be sure the home is safe. Install smoke detectors, and deadbolts, and any other low-cost items that the insurance company recommends. Have the necessary fire extinguishers. These are things that can get you a reduced rate.

Check with at least one independent agent. He or she can get you several quotes that may save you money or provide a more appropriate policy. Independents are not limited to trying to sell you the products of one company.

Ask about special discounts. Non-smokers may get a discount. You can also get a discount for insuring your home and car with the same company (in this case use the total costs of the two policies when comparing quotes). Security alarms may get you a discount as well. Ask each agent about any other ways to lower the cost of your homeowners insurance.

The article Homeowners Insurance - How To Pay Less was Submitted by Steven Gillman through Articles.GetACoder.com network. Here's the additional information: Copyright Steve Gillman. To see a phto of the house we bought for $17,500, get a fre ebook on how to buy Cheap Houses , and a free real estate investing course, visit: http://www.HousesUnderFiftyThousand.com

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